Gloucester Shipyard and ships in drydock

GLOUCESTER SHIPYARD

Vessels Currently in Dry-dock

An old pilot cutter currently occupies the small dry-dock

SMALL DRYDOCK

The small drydock was built in 1818 which was 5 years after the dock basin had been finished, but 10 years before the Gloucester & Sharpness Ship Canal was opened. The original size of the drydock was 100' x 34' and 10' deep, but in 1837 was enlarged to a length of 120'. During the heyday of this period several Severn Trows were built here.

LARGE DRYDOCK

Built to accommodate larger ships.
The large drydock was built in 1853.

The HALCYON currently occupies the large dry-dock.

Note: Craft are in and out of these drydocks at regular intervals. So before you visit Gloucester to view them it is advisable to ring Tommi Nielsen first, just in case they have sailed!

The dry docks are operated by:
Tommi Nielsen & Co Ltd
Gloucester Dry Docks

Traditional Shipbuilding, Rigging & Marine Engineering
For detail of drydocking and maintenance facilities, telephone:
01452 301117

www.tnielsen.co.uk

Monday 10th March 2008